Fitness & Gyms in Starkville, MS

“I am under another affiliate at another gym in the Jackson Metro area. However, I train here while I am attending Mississippi State. This place has quickly become a home away from home for me. Jamie is a fantastic and knowledgeable instructor with the competition accolades to back it up. Along with him, there is a solid group of upper level belts that invest their time to help newer people work hard to improve. There is no other place in the Starkville area that offers better training for self defense and competition than Summit BJJ. You'll try out a class and end up joining a family!”

“I really love the motivation from our coaches! Each one I’ve trained with so far has been so helpful and encouraging! It’s really what brought me back! In addition, the space is very clean and well-kept. It seems like there is a sense of pride and ownership in everyone that works there. It makes me feel like I’m in a special place and a part of something with value. The equipment is top notch and well maintained. I love the floor work the most. I was surprised by how much I’ve enjoyed the treadmill, and I think part of that comes from the different ways we train on them each session. So the variability I get in each class is another plus. Lastly, I’m not very athletic or fit, which can make me feel intimidated by the gym. Having my heart rate monitor helps me see that I am making progress and putting in the effort, even though I’m not doing exactly what my neighbor is doing. I can build my confidence based on my OWN performance instead of comparing myself to others which can be such a deterrent to working out for me. It’s been really motivating for me. Thanks OT!”

“Great gym. Always space available when i dropin. Admittedly, i avoid the crush hours. Clean and fresh with helpful staff. Lots of up-to-date equipment. Highly recommend.”